Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
____________ threats to elephants requires public and political will to take action.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) addressing.
Explanation: “Addressing” here means dealing with or confronting threats. (Hindi: समाधान करना)
Example: Addressing climate change is our biggest challenge.
Why other options are incorrect:
· (a) Perplexing – Confusing (उलझन पैदा करने वाला)
· (b) Dignifying – Giving respect (सम्मान देना)
· (d) Stagnating – Becoming still or inactive (ठहराव आना)